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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Best of 2017 Music: Taylor Swift’s reputation

Best of 2017 Music: Taylor Swift’s reputation

Rhiana Chickering, [email protected] December 14, 2017

This year, Taylor Swift returned after a year-long break to release her sixth studio album reputation, re-claiming a top spot in the music industry with a new sound. In her astounding comeback, Swift’s...

Sir Michael Rocks of The Cool Kids Performs at Blue Moose on Friday April 7th, 2017. The Cool Kids reunited in July 2016 after a hiatus beginning in 2012. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Mission Creek lineup announced

December 8, 2017

By Claire Dietz [email protected] Mission Creek, Iowa City’s music, art, and literary festival has continually grown for going on 13 years, with each year promising better lineups. This coming...

A violin sits before the program in the Frank Conroy Reading Room of the Dey House on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Violinist Lindsey Stirling to warm up Cedar Rapids stage with music

It’s official: The most wonderful, stressful, and happiest time of the year has enveloped the general public. For avid music listeners, the bright red bow atop the holiday season is the release of...

Fiona Grey performs during a show at Yacht Club on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. 3 groups performed including Hep Cat, Lily DeTaeye, and Fiona Grey. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Fiona Grey brings pop with rock ’n’ roll undertones to Iowa City 

December 1, 2017

Music artist Fiona Grey and her band performed at the Yacht Club on Nov. 30, with local opening bands Hep Cat and Lily DeTaeye. By Rhiana Chickering [email protected] On Nov. 30 at the Yacht...

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Blanchard, E-Collective roll into Hancher

Madison Lotenschtein, [email protected] November 28, 2017

Terence Blanchard, a Grammy-Award winner on trumpet, and his band, the E-Collective, have created a groove-infused R&B album titled Breathless. The musicians will shine at Hancher at 7:30 p.m. Friday. A...

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Petty performs with the Heartbreakers on Day One of Arroyo Seco Weekend on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Pasadena, Calif. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Tribute held for Tom Petty: A mesmerizing rock ’n’ roll icon who resonated with several generations

Rhiana Chickering, [email protected] November 20, 2017

Tom Petty touched many generations with his music. When he passed away this fall, several of us felt as though we lost a piece of ourselves — a piece of our identities. “He [wrote] songs from...

Review: Taylor Swift’s 'Reputation'

Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’

Rhiana Chickering, [email protected] November 16, 2017

After a three-year break from the release of 1989, Taylor Swift released her sixth studio album, Reputation Nov. 10. The album features a different sound for Swift as she incorporates more synthetic pop...

Intersection performs during the Acapella Fall Festival in the IMU Main Lounge on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. The four groups performed a mix of the Penatonix, Hozier, Sia, and Florence and the Machine. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI a cappella groups unite for passionate performance

Brooklyn Draisey, [email protected] November 14, 2017

The University of Iowa’s a cappella groups came together on Monday for a night of fun and collaboration. The four a cappella groups — UI Old Gold, Iowa Agni, Intersection, and Iowa Hawkapellas...

FILE - Blue Moose on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

Animal Years to take on Blue Moose in Iowa City debut

November 14, 2017

By Joshua Balicki [email protected] The Brooklyn-based indie band Animal Years offers a new take on Americana. The threesome will make their Iowa City début at Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa...

World Premiere at Joe’s Pub at The Public
THE OUTER SPACE
Book and Lyrics by Ethan Lipton 
Music composed and performed by Ethan Lipton, Vito Dieterle, Eben Levy & Ian Riggs; Directed by Leigh Silverman; Scenic and Costume Design: David Zinn; Lighting Design: Ben Stanton; Sound Design: Nicholas Pope

Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra touch down at Hancher

Joshua Balicki, [email protected] October 25, 2017

The blue janitorial jumpsuits are subdued underneath a twinge of purple light. Glow-in-the-dark stars are scattered across the back wall as in the bedroom of a child. The set draws a fine line between...

Kevin "Pacsun" Kaine of the band Knocked Loose plays during a show at Blue Moose on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Knocked Loose is a hardcore punk band from Kentucky. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Knocked Loose features energy and breakdowns

Sam Hookom, [email protected] October 22, 2017

Knocked Loose performs at the Blue Moose, demonstrating that the scene features camaraderie. On Oct. 21, hard-core band Knocked Loose kicked loose at the Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave., with Hollow Earth,...

The sound board is shown at the Flatbush Zombies concert at Blue Moose on Friday, April 8, 2016. Flatbush Zombies came to Iowa City to perform as part of the Mission Creek Festival running April 5-10th. (The Daily Iowan/ Courtney Hawkins)

Hard-core band Knocked Loose Knocking its way into Iowa City

Sam Hookom, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Coming off of its tour with metal-core giants Every Time I Die, Knocked Loose will headline a show at Blue Moose at 6 p.m. Saturday. The show will also feature Hollow Earth, Cut the Tongue, and Still...